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Press Releases

May 22, 2025

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College held its 58th Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Jersey Mike’s Arena at the Rutgers University campus in Piscataway.The individuals who comprise the Middlesex College Class of 2025 are diverse in age, background, accomplishments, and future ...

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EDISON, NJ - Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center has expanded its comprehensive cancer care services with the opening of a newly renovated, four-story facility at 80 James Street in Edison, NJ. This $14 million investment enhances access to advanced cancer treatment, providing ...

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EDISON, NJ  – Women who experience traumatic brain injuries face distinct challenges and barriers to recovery because of anatomic, hormonal, socioeconomic, and cultural differences as compared to men.Dr. Christine Greiss, D.O., director of the Center for Brain Injuries at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation ...

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NEW JERSEY - Picture this: you've spent hours preparing a delicious meal for your guests, only to have the celebration derailed by food poisoning. It's a host's worst nightmare, but one that's easily preventable. This guide provides essential food safety tips to ensure the success of your next ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships for the nation’s top community college students seeking their bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. Each Jack Kent Cooke Scholar is granted financial ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is providing voters in New Jersey with many easy and accessible ways to cast their vote in the 2025 Primary Election on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or dropping a ballot in any ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Monday, April 14, REPLENISH, Middlesex County's food distribution organization, distributed 960 hams and 2,160 chickens to almost 70 pantry partners to benefit residents experiencing food insecurity ahead of the Passover and Easter holidays. These donations were made ...

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WHAT: In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services invites residents who are turning 90 years old or older this year to attend the County’s annual 90+ Birthday Celebration and Luncheon. These special celebrations will be held throughout May ...

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Ready to rock your best summer yet? Sunshine, beach days, and feeling amazing in your own skin – it's all within reach! Join our FREE community webinar and discover the most effective weight-loss strategies to help you look and feel your best. We'll explore everything from the latest medications ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -Join the Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation this spring and volunteer to help conservation efforts across the County’s parks.The following volunteer opportunities are available from April through June:Beach Sweep with Clean Ocean Action: On Saturday, April 12, ...

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As the weather warms and spring begins to bloom, millions of people across the United States are already facing the annual struggle with seasonal allergies. Also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis or hay fever, these allergies are primarily caused by pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. When the ...

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NEW JERSEY - Imagine your arteries as pipes that carry blood throughout your body. Sometimes, fatty buildup on the inside walls of these pipes can make them narrower. This buildup is called plaque. Doctors call this plaque buildup "atherosclerosis" or "hardening of the arteries". It's the same ...

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Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat), a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, is seeking sponsors and women volunteers in May to build homes for low- to moderate-income families in Middlesex and Morris Counties. The GMM Women Build ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County invites residents to explore environmental education at the Middlesex County EARTH Center this spring. Attendees will be able to explore the EARTH Center’s gardens and learn from Master Gardeners on various topics in ...

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NEW JERSEY - For Hackensack Meridian Health, being ranked as New Jersey’s #1 adult and children’s hospital network by U.S. News & World Report shows our unwavering commitment to patient care, clinical excellence and innovation. It’s something we’re proud of.But what does it mean for you? These ...

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This March, AFC Urgent Care Perth Amboy is proud to recognize Women’s History Month by highlighting the importance of women’s health and wellness. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including the skilled female medical staff, AFC is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ –  Middlesex College’s Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department presents Rough Magic across two weekends (March 27-29 and April 3-5, 2025) at the Studio Theatre in Edison. The play, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, runs 90 minutes and is directed by TJ McNeill, with ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications to build two new, low-to moderate-income three-bedroom homes in Perth Amboy. These single-family homes are to be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants.Sale prices will range from ...

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NEW JERSEY - The only thing Troy Randall loves as much as his family is music. A longtime vocal coach, songwriter and artist developer, the 61-year-old resident of Smyrna, Delaware, has devoted his entire life to it, having coached such big-name artists as Wyclef Jean, Patti LaBelle and Lyric, just ...

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NEW JERSEY - Over-the-counter hearing aids are approved for use in adults ages 18 and older who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss. Virginia Gural-Toth AuD, CCC-A, manager of Audiology, Tinnitus and Balance Programs at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, suggests asking yourself these ...

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Applications are now being accepted for two low- to moderate-income three-bedroom homes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The single-family new construction homes will be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants. The sale price will range from $170,000 for low-income applicants to $230,000 ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced today that the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is spearheading an initiative to address the rise in vehicular fatalities throughout Middlesex County. The recent surge in fatal crashes has led the Prosecutor’s office ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Numbness in your hands and feet is common, especially as you age. It can make everything from daily life to sleeping difficult and uncomfortable. Often described as tingling, loss of feeling, or pins and needles, the condition can have many causes. Pinpointing the source is ...

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Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute's Dr. Sara Cuccurullo, chair, vice president, medical director, has been inducted as the secretary/treasurer at the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Member Caucus in Phoenix, AZ. She participated in the Governance Committee, the ...

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Experience a transformative and inspiring day FOR women, and ABOUT women at the Let’s Talk Women’s Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, March 29, 9:00-5:00 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Author, cultural storyteller, empowerment speaker, and media personality Mikki Taylor will ...

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Applications are now being accepted for two low- to moderate-income three-bedroom homes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The single-family new construction homes will be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants. The sale price will range from $170,000 for low-income applicants to $230,000 ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The Hyperlocal News Network, a complete and unique publishing solution that provides first-class operational and strategic online solutions, is announcing a new partnership with the Local Media Consortium, a strategic alliance of local media companies, to be its preferred ...

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Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat) announced today that it has received $290,273 in state funding from the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NJAHTF). This grant will support the construction of two single-family homes with a veteran preference, in Perth Amboy, ...

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The annual INNOVATE100 celebration, which honors the state’s most influential innovation leaders, is now accepting nominations for its 2025 class. This year’s event will be held on May 13, 2025 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, where leaders from across various sectors—including ...

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